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Batteries for lights
Posted: 8 Jan 2007, 5:57pm
by Helen
Can you still get those slim square batteries (about 3" x 4" x 1")?
What are they called?
Posted: 8 Jan 2007, 8:24pm
by jb
Do you mean those 4.5v ones with the long tabs?
They are sometimes available in outdoor/climbing/caving shops for head torches but their getting rare.
Posted: 9 Jan 2007, 12:45pm
by Jac
I was unable to find this type of battery anywhere so adapted my head mounted lamp to take a different battery.
It is possible to get battery holders of various sizes in model shops. I found that the one that takes the rectangular 9v battery just fits into the same space as the flat battery and its quite easy to join the wires onto the original terminals. Then changed the bulb to match the new Voltage and my lamp has a new lease of life.
Hope this helps - Jennifer
Posted: 9 Jan 2007, 3:59pm
by Dai
Jac Like the hairstyle on your avatar - is that after a windy ride?
Posted: 9 Jan 2007, 5:05pm
by Jac
Yes Dai - unfortunately in Lincolnshire there is always a head wind
Batteries for lights
Posted: 11 Jan 2007, 4:02pm
by Helen
Yes, they're the 4.5v ones with long tab. Got some today in Blacks outdoor shop - £4 each (but got 10% off with YHA card).
Thanks for your help.
Posted: 11 Jan 2007, 5:29pm
by Mick F
It's not the wind in your hair, Jac, that I noticed about your picture thingy.
Who the heck is your wheelbuilder?
Mick F. Cornwall
Posted: 11 Jan 2007, 10:19pm
by Jac
Hi Mick - It me unfortunately - a bad day - left handed drawing with a mouse that would not co-operate.
my real wheels are a whole lot better - almost round - I think - even after the lincolnshire pot holes.
Posted: 11 Jan 2007, 10:31pm
by andrew_s
a bit late, but only £1.72
here
the type numbers to search for are 3LR12 or MN1203, so if you search for "MN1203 battery" o "3LR12 battery" you should come up with an assortment of options.
there are also
adapters available to use 3xAA batteries instead (these don't last so long though).
Posted: 11 Jan 2007, 11:08pm
by Dai
Jac wrote:Hi Mick - It me unfortunately - a bad day - left handed drawing with a mouse that would not co-operate.
my real wheels are a whole lot better - almost round - I think - even after the lincolnshire pot holes.
Is that anything like Lancashire Hole Pot?
not sure
Posted: 12 Jan 2007, 5:39pm
by whoops
Dai,
Did you mean:
"Shankalire Pot Hot"
Or "Shincolnlire Pole Hot"
Posted: 12 Jan 2007, 6:05pm
by Dai
Not sure - the whole things got me all of a stew
Posted: 13 Jan 2007, 11:24pm
by Mrs Tortoise
You can also get the batteries in Robert Dyas, but I paid £7 for one (for a head torch).
Dai, you're not thinking of the Lincolnshire Poacher getting a toad in his hole, are you?
Posted: 13 Jan 2007, 11:40pm
by hubgearfreak
pot holes? hot-tops. she's riding her bike topless
Posted: 14 Jan 2007, 10:48am
by David
I don't even think it's a modern bike, I mean who pedals using the front wheel - (Burroughs recumbent aside). Perhaps she's in her second childhood
